On its 32 sides are the spelled out numbers 1-10 and pictures representing each letter of the alphabet
but I am not really certain how old this piece is
German pottery of the era
they became fascinated by the diverse and plentiful fungi around them and began to create models of mushrooms they collected
Framed: 6 1/2"w x 8 5/8" t x 5/8" d
Three Clubs, Antique Playing Cards, Presumed Belgian, Late 18th C. Quistgaard for Dansk On its 32 sides areI first purchased a batch of heart pips from this very same deck from a seller in Holland, who has been parsing them out a few at a time. When he posted these I snatched them up immediately I just think they are extraordinarily beautiful! I believe they date to the 1780s or so and are likely Belgian, which was a hub for playing card production in the 18th century, largely for export to England. I just love their imperfectly cut, square edged,